A Study on the Community and Ecological Characteristics of Benthic Invertebrates in the Ulungu River, Xinjiang, via eDNA Metabarcoding and Morphological Methods by Qiang Huo, Yuying Ma, Linghui Hu, Qi Liu, Chengxin Wang, Jiaxuan Liu, Daoquan Ren, Zhichao Wang, Baoqiang Wang, Honghui Zeng, Yong Song, Sheng’ao Chen

“…The Mantel test and NMDS analyses revealed very significant differences between the communities monitored by the two methods (PERMANOVA, <i>p</i> = 0.0056), but eDNA metabarcoding provided richness and abundance data for species that are difficult to identify morphologically, and these findings can be used to supplement the morphological data. …”
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The correlation between low-carbon economy and energy technology innovation in the Yangtze River Delta region under spatial econometric methods by Shengdi Zhang, Shengdi Zhang, Jiachen Wang

“…Although the Yangtze River Delta region holds an important position in economic and technological innovation, its carbon emissions are still continuously increasing. MethodsTo explore the mutual influence between low‐carbon economy and energy technology innovation, this study took the Yangtze River Delta region as the research object, collected data from the region from 2010 to 2022, and analyzed and explored the correlation between the two. …”
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A Mixed-Methods Study of the Challenges of Nurses in a Sri Lankan National Hospital in the Provision of Clinical Oral Hygiene Care by Sherine Loyidcy Mariyanayagam, Sachith Piyumal Abeysundara, Kehinde Kazeem Kanmodi, Ruwan Duminda Jayasinghe, Rasika Manori Jayasinghe

“…Self-administered questionnaires and an interviewer-administered question guide were used to collect quantitative and qualitative data from 228 and 30 participants, respectively. …”
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Exploring disparities and drivers of contraceptive use among Syrian refugee youth: evidence from a mixed-methods study in Jordan by Sara Luckenbill, Sarah Baird, Sarah Alheiwidi, Nicola Jones

“…This study explored these barriers in the context of Jordan, a country that has one of the highest proportions of refugees globally. Methods This concurrent mixed-methods study utilizes the 2022–2023 Gender and Adolescence: Global Evidence survey data collected from 313 married female youth living in Jordan to describe utilization of contraceptives among Jordanians and Syrian refugees, exploring the role of residence (formal refugee camp, host community or informal tented settlement) and factors associated with contraceptive use among Syrian refugees. …”
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Bulk-surface event discrimination in point contact germanium detectors at near-threshold energies with shape-matching pulse-shape methods by Jia-Shian Wang, Manoj Kumar Singh, Hau-Bin Li, Henry T. Wong

“…The pulser-generated pulses are then used to examine the pulse behaviours at near-threshold energies, suggesting a roughly 70% background-leakage reduction in the bulk spectrum. Finally, the method is tested on data collected from the TEXONO experiment, where the results are consistent with our observations in pulser and demonstrated the possibility of lowering the analysis threshold by at least 10 eV $$_{ee}$$ ee .…”
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Managers and Hygiene Representatives' Perceptions of a Patient Safety Initiative to Reduce Healthcare‐Associated Infections: A Mixed‐Methods Study by Eva Sving, Katarina Wijk, Maria Lindberg

“…This study aimed to explore managers and hygiene representatives', in the role as facilitators, perceptions of safety engagement and factors of importance when implementing measures to reduce healthcare‐associated infections. Methods Data were collected using both a quantitative and qualitative approach. …”
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Analysis of factors associated with the non-use of modern contraceptive methods among multiparous women in Kisangani City, Democratic Republic of the Congo by E. W. Kitoko, B. F. Mukandu, U. G. Wembodinga, Jean-Paul Koto-Te-Nyiwa Ngbolua, M. Mawunu, M. R. Mbungu

“…By highlighting these determinants, the study seeks to contribute to global efforts to improve reproductive health interventions. Methods Data were collected between February and July 2024 from various health areas in the urban and rural communities of Kisangani. …”
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Body image flexibility and embodiment in eating disorders: a mixed-methods approach combining network analysis and pilot exposure protocol by Paolo Meneguzzo, Chiara Cazzola, Francesca Buscaglia, Anna Pillan, Filippo Pettenuzzo, Patrizia Todisco

“…We aimed to examine body image flexibility and embodiment in women with EDs and a general population (GP) sample. Method Data were collected from 172 participants, including 103 GP women and 69 women with EDs. …”
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Clinical analysis of different intestinal reconstruction methods after primary cytoreductive surgery combined with rectal resection for advanced ovarian cancer by Huimin Wang, Xiaocen Li, Ying Jiang, Jinxin Chen, Rong Cao, Jingru Zhang

“…ObjectiveTo compare different intestinal reconstruction methods after intestinal resection for advanced ovarian malignancy.MethodsRetrospective data of patients with advanced ovarian malignancy were collected and then assigned into three groups: primary intestinal anastomosis, protective enterostomy and colostomy. …”
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Virtual reality simulation for high-risk neonatal emergency nursing training: a mixed-methods study on nurse competency and outcomes by Abeer Nuwayfi Alruwaili, Afrah Madyan Alshammari, Ali Alhaiti, Nadia Bassuoni Elsharkawy, Sayed Ibrahim Ali, Osama Mohamed Elsayed Ramadan

“…Through stratified random sampling, 128 NICU nurses were allocated to VR simulation (n = 64) or traditional training (n = 64) groups. Quantitative data were collected using validated instruments (OSCE: CVI = 0.92, MCQ: α = 0.86) measuring clinical skills, knowledge retention, and decision-making accuracy. …”
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Transforming Education: Case-Based Integrated Learning Development and Implementation – A Mixed Methods Study at a Private Medical College by RAHILA ALI, AZAM AFZAL, SARA SHAKIL, AMBER SULTAN, SHAZIA BABAR, JAVERIA REHMAN, MARIB GHULAM RASOOL MALIK, MOHAMMAD SHAHZAIB QADIR, SADAF KHAN, SANA SAEED

“…Quantitative data were collected through faculty (n=35) and student (n=122) evaluation surveys, and analyzed using descriptive statistics (mean, standard deviation, frequencies, and percentages). …”
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Frail older people ageing in place alone and their perception of the built environment in rural and urban sites: a mixed-methods study by Maria Gabriella Melchiorre, Marco Socci, Giovanni Lamura, Sabrina Quattrini

“…., housing (home and building) and neighbourhood, with regard to both urban and rural sites. Methods Data were collected for the main IN-AGE “Inclusive Ageing in Place” study, which was carried out in 2019 in Italy. …”
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A mixed methods process evaluation of the implementation of a peer coaching intervention to improve the execution of preventive tasks by occupational physicians by S. Orhan Pees, S. H. van Oostrom, F. G. Schaafsma, K. I. Proper

“…To address the four research aims, seven process indicators were used: acceptability, adoption, appropriateness, feasibility, fidelity, penetration and sustainability. Data were collected between March and June 2024 by means of an online questionnaire (N = 98), and 17 semi-structured interviews with group coordinators and OPs. …”
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Pilot feasibility and staff acceptability of adding question prompt list links to SMS appointment reminders: a mixed methods study by Marguerite Tracy, Gur Kanwal Singh, Heather L. Shepherd

“…Website access data were collected, implementation costs measured, and clinic staff completed interviews about the impact on service delivery and consultation content.Results The website was accessed 22 times via the link during the study period by 13 people (388 SMS sent, additional cost AUD$15.52). …”
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Expression of Androgen, Estrogen, and Progesterone Receptors in the Skin of Patients with Severe Acne and the Assessment of Their Predictive Potential Using Artificial Intelligence... by Olga M. Demina

“…The present study aimed to determine and analyze the immunohistochemical expression of androgen, estrogen, and progesterone receptors in the skin of SA patients and to evaluate their predictive potential using artificial intelligence methods. Methods and Results: This prospective, open, non-randomized, single-center comparative study was conducted between 2019 and 2023. …”
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Psychosocial outcomes of risk-adapted prevention for prostate cancer predisposition: study protocol for a longitudinal observational mixed-methods study by Dagmar Wieczorek, Tanja Fehm, Gerald Antoch, Günther Carl, Peter Albers, Andre Karger, Ralf Schäfer, Ulrike Dinger, Maike K Klett, Jale Lakes, Guenter Niegisch, Matthias Boschheidgen, Bernadette Jäger, Silke Redler

“…As part of this research project, this study (‘ProFam-Psych’ - risk-adapted prevention clinic for familial and genetic prostate cancer: psychosocial effects; funded by German Cancer Aid) aims to evaluate the longitudinal psychosocial trajectories associated with this novel prevention clinic.Methods and analysis In a longitudinal observational mixed-methods design, psychosocial outcomes will be assessed in participants of the prevention clinic (case group, CAG) and compared with urology patients without increased risk for PCa (control group, COG). …”
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Wastewater Speaks: Evaluating SARS-CoV-2 Surveillance, Sampling Methods, and Seasonal Infection Trends on a University Campus by Shilpi Bhatia, Tinyiko Nicole Maswanganye, Olusola Jeje, Danielle Winston, Mehdi Lamssali, Dongyang Deng, Ivory Blakley, Anthony A. Fodor, Liesl Jeffers-Francis

“…A strong positive and significant correlation was observed between Grab and Composite sampling methods, supporting their robustness as equally effective approaches for sample collection. …”
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Health Care Workers’ Experience With a Psychological Self-Monitoring App During the COVID-19 Pandemic: Mixed Methods Study by Lydia Khaldoun, Francois Bellemare, Christine Genest, Nicolas Bergeron, Steve Geoffrion

“…A convergent mixed methods design was used. Sample data (N=424) were collected from the app, a postparticipation questionnaire was administered, and 30 semistructured interviews were conducted. …”
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Technology-enabled CONTACT tracing in care homes in the COVID-19 pandemic: the CONTACT non-randomised mixed-methods feasibility study by Carl A Thompson, Thomas A Willis, Amanda Farrin, Adam Gordon, Amrit Daffu-O’Reilly, Catherine Noakes, Kishwer Khaliq, Andrew Kemp, Tom Hall, Chris Bojke, Karen Spilsbury

“…Quantitative data were analysed using descriptive statistical methods, and qualitative data were thematically analysed using normalisation process theory. …”
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An exploratory study on the use of sexually transmitted infection prevention and contraception methods among women and men who use unprescribed opioids by Joy D. Scheidell, Sophia Dakoulas, Teresa Chueng, Katrina Ciraldo, Belén Hervera, Muthoni Mahachi, Luther C. Elliott, Alex S. Bennet

“…This study addresses gaps in STI prevention and contraception among people who use unprescribed opioids in New York City (NYC), focusing on both men and women. Methods: We conducted a cross-sectional substudy from November 2021-August 2022 assessing sexual health with a one-time survey within a longitudinal cohort study among people who use unprescribed opioids in NYC that collected baseline data during 2019–2020. …”
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